AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) – Energized by the sound of air packs snapping into place and ladders slamming into the pavement, firefighters from across Georgia competed in a fast‑paced skills showdown Thursday afternoon in downtown Augusta.
The annual Firefighters’ Competition is part of the 2026 Georgia Fire Service Conference, held this year in Augusta. Teams and individuals from legally organized fire departments around the state are testing themselves in a series of timed events designed to mirror the pressure and precision of real emergencies.
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The competition began at 5:30 p.m. after a qualifying round in the rapid dress event at 3 p.m. and a coaches’ meeting at 4 p.m…